19 Dec 2019
Diggies Kiama is the south coast's relaxed, all-day brunch eatery located right by the insta-worthy Kiama Blowhole and it opens Wednesday 18 December. A perfect gourmet destination for Sydney day-trippers, weekend getaways, and longer road-trips this summer.
The seasonal menu is fresh, fast and casual with fully licensed dine-in as well as takeaway options. Gourmet flathead fish 'n' chips, local prawn roll with red onion and celery on a soft roll, and buttermilk pancakes feature alongside a range of healthy eats like the green goodness bowl and pan-fried barramundi. There's also plenty of vegan, paleo, gluten-free and dairy-free options.
After a successful 10 years working as a creative and specialising in branding for Sydney design agencies Moon and Saatchi Design, owner Stan Crinis returned to his roots on the south coast in 2004 to open Diggies' first venue in Wollongong. Diggies Kiama is his fourth hospitality venue.
“We've been waiting for the right location to open a second Diggies and when we saw this iconic seaside spot, we knew it would be perfect. We have completely refurbished the venue so that it has a similar look and feel to Diggies Wollongong and we've included some of our North Beach regular's favourite dishes on the new menu,” Crinis says.
“It is estimated that nearly one million people visit the Kiama blowhole each year and these people need somewhere to pick up a coffee, grab some lunch or have a drink after they check it out. We're now that spot!”
Do as the locals do and kick start the day with De Lorenzo coffee, Diggies' granola with spirulina and coconut yoghurt, and fresh juices. Then, cool down in the afternoon with a scoop of local micro-dairy The Pines' ice-cream or sundowner cocktails overlooking Kiama Harbour.
Located adjacent to the Kiama Visitor Centre in Blowhole Point Headland, the 110-seater indoor and outdoor venue is styled by Rebecca Riles of nearby Berry-based Roots and Wings Design. Pastels, earthy greens, crisp white finishes, lush plants hanging in terracotta pots and large open windows create a fresh, relaxed coastal atmosphere.
The NSW south coast, including Kiama, is proving increasingly popular as a tourist destination, up 9.1% to 12.1 million visitors compared to 2018*. Around 900,000 visitors descend on the Kiama Blowhole each year to view the spectacular plumes of water that can be seen when the seas are running from the south east.
An easy two-hour drive or train ride from Sydney, Diggies Kiama is a must-visit when you're next road-tripping down the NSW south coast or heading out of town for the day.
Diggies Kiama
Opens Wednesday 18 December 2019
1 Blowhole Point Road, Kiama
Open 7am – 5pm, Mon – Sun
www.diggies.com.au| Facebook @diggies | Instagram @diggies | #diggieskiama
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* According to the National and International Visitor Survey from Tourism Research Australia, the total domestic and international visitation to the NSW South Coast in June 2019.
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